Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV
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Product Highlights
- Full HD 1080p Resolution
- MotionFlow XR 240
- Edge LED Backlighting
- LightSensor Technology
- X-Reality Engine
- Presence Sensor
- Internet Streaming & Connectivity
- Faster Start-Up
- BRAVIA Sync Compatible
- TV Guide On-Screen
The KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV from Sony is the perfect blend of design, price and performance wrapped into a 3D LED TV. Its innovative features, like LightSensor technology automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting to create an unparalleled home theater experience. It also makes placing the TV a cinch since it can display vivid images from anywhere in the room. With full HD 1080p resolution, an Edge LED Backlight, and Wi-Fi ready capabilities, the unit makes the most out of any media you are using. Another advantage of purchasing the KDL55EX720 is the inclusion of Motionflow XR 240 technology, which ensures that superior fast-moving images are delivered in detailed color and are adjusted so nothing goes by in a blur.
The unit is Internet friendly and allows for even more access to various kinds of media with BRAVIA Internet capability. Users can now instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps including: Netflix, YouTube, and Slacker.
Share your home videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music with a USB input. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device, and your media can be uploaded in minutes.
The HDTV comes with some energy saving features to help keep things green. The KDL55EX720 comes with a full complement of inputs, ensuring that you'll be able to hook up any equipment you have or may get in the future.
- See It All in 3D
- Enjoy incredible depth and a sharp, Full HD 1080p picture from the leader in 3D technology. (3D Active Glasses required, sold separately)
- MotionFlow XR 240
- See smooth and precise detail during fast-action scenes. Sony's Motionflow XR 240 technology for fast action movies and sports by reducing blur caused by quick camera movements, enhancing image sharpness, and overall creating a clearer picture
- Navigation Made Easy
- Enjoy an easy-to-use menu that allows you to navigate additional content or adjust the picture settings while watching your favorite program
- LightSensor Technology
- Enjoy customized picture brightness and save energy without lifting a finger. The built-in Light Sensor automatically adjusts the picture brightness based on the amount of light in the room
- Edge LED Backlighting
- Experience the next level of picture quality and contrast with Sony's Edge LED Backlight technology. This technology sharpens image contrast giving an amazingly crisp picture you can see. The ultra-thin backlight system allows for a slimmer, sleeker design
- Internet Streaming & Connectivity
-
Internet Streaming: Internet favorites now streaming on your television. In addition to Qriocity, watch hit movies with Netflix, popular TV shows on Hulu Plus or user-generated video on YouTube. You can even listen to personalized music on Pandora. Enjoy the widest selection of internet content at your fingertips.
Skype Ready: Easily connect to family and friends live on your HDTV wherever they are with Skype. Enjoy free high definition Skype-to-Skype video calls from the comfort of your living room. Simply attach the Sony compact microphone/camera (required, sold separately) and see your friends on the big screen - it's unlike any experience you could get on a PC.
Wi-Fi Ready: Going wireless is easy with the UWA-BR100 Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately). Just plug it in and get ready to stream movies, photos, music and videos straight to your TV from the Internet or your home network.
DLNA Streaming: Access and share photos, videos and music on your TV by streaming them from a compatible DLNA device like your PC or Playstation3 system
- Faster Start-Up
- Quick start and viewing feature enables this Sony television to go from 'off' to 'on' 2-3 times faster than previous Sony televisions
- BRAVIA Sync Compatible
- Conveniently operate and control other BRAVIA Sync compatible devices - including BRAVIA HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc players, surround sound systems, Handycam camcorders and Cyber-shot digital still cameras, all with one remote control
- X-Reality Engine
- Enjoy a vivid, lifelike picture experience. Sony's X-Reality engine brings out the best by analyzing each scene so you see sharpened images, and amazing contrast detail
- Presence Sensor
- Save energy when you're not around. The television's built-in motion sensor has the ability to scan the room and detect movement. If the sensor detects no movement it automatically turns off the picture leaving only sound. After more time and no movement, the TV turns itself off minimizing any unnecessary power draw
- USB Photos, Videos & Music
- Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input
- Network Features
-
BRAVIA Internet Video: Yes
DLNA: Yes
HTML Browser: Yes
Photo MAP: Yes
Wireless LAN: Ready
- Video Features
-
24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
3D Comb Filter: Yes
4:3 Default: Yes
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE): Yes
Auto Wide: Yes
CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
Cinema Mode: Yes
Deep Color: Yes
Intelligent Image Enhancer: Yes
Intelligent MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
Motionflow XR Technology: 240
PhotoTV HD: Yes
Picture Mode: Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Game-Standard, Game-Original, Graphics, Sports, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Standard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
Video Processing: X-Reality Engine
Wide Mode: Full, Normal, Wide Zoom, Zoom, Caption, Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
- 3D Features
-
2D to 3D Conversion: Yes
3D: Yes
- General & Display Features
-
Audio Return Channel: Yes
Closed Captions (CC): Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface Color): Black
HDMI InstaPort: Yes
Start Up Sony Logo Display: Yes
Backlight Type: Edge LED
Display Device: LCD
- Convenience Features
-
Auto Shut-off: Yes
BRAVIA Sync: Yes
Channel Block (with password): Analog, Digital
Channel Jump: Yes
Channel Surf: Yes
Control for HDMI (HDMI CEC): Yes
Edit Channel Labels: Yes
Info Banner: Yes
Input Skip: Automatic
Label Inputs: Yes
Multiple Language Display: English, French, Spanish
On-Screen Clock: Yes
On-Screen Display for External Input: Yes
On-Screen Operating Instructions: Yes
On/Off Timer: Yes
PAP (Fixed or Variable): PAP (Variable)
PIP (Picture in Picture): Yes
Parental Control: Yes
Picture Adjustments Lock: Yes
Picture Frame Mode: Yes
Scene Select: Photo, Music, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Sports, Animation
Show/Hide Channels: Yes
Skin Naturalizer: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes
USB Application(s): Yes
- Energy Saving & Efficiency
-
Backlight Off Mode: Yes
Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes
Energy Star compliant: Yes (Exceeds v4.1)
Packaging Materials: Recycled Carton (more than 40%)
- Audio Features
-
5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
5.1ch Through Out (Handycam): Yes
Alternate Audio (Digital): Yes
Audio Out: Variable/Fixed
Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes
Auto SAP: Yes
Dolby: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse
Headphone/Speaker Link: Yes
Invisible Speaker (w/ Sound Elevation): Yes
S-Master: Yes
Sony Original Surround: S-Force Front Surround 3D
Sound Booster: Yes
Sound Enhancer: Yes
Sound Mode: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice, Custom
SteadySound Automatic Volume Control: Yes
Stereo System: MTS
Surround Effect: Cinema, Music, Live Sports, Game
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 55" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16 : 9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Viewing Angle(H x V) | 176° H x 176° V |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video System | ATSC, Clear QAM, NTSC |
| HDTV Compatibility |
1080/24 p (HDMI only) 1080/60 i (HDMI/Component) 1080/60 p (HDMI/Component) 720/60 p 480/60 i 480/60 p |
| TV Scan Lines | Up to 1080 |
| TV Tuner |
Yes
1
Please Note:VHF: 2-13ch UHF: 14-69ch CATV (analog): 1-135ch CATV (digital): 1-135ch close |
| Speaker | |
|---|---|
| Sound | Stereo |
| Subwoofer | Yes |
| Power |
20 W
2
Please Note:10W x 2 close |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Inputs/Outputs |
2x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio In (Rear) 1x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio Out (Side) 1x RCA Component Video In (Rear) 2x RCA Composite Video In (Rear) 1x SPDIF Audio Out (Rear) 1x Ethernet LAN In (Rear) 1x HDMI Audio/Video In (Side) 3x HDMI Audio/Video In (Rear) 1x VGA Video In (Rear) 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini Audio In (Rear) 1x Coaxial Antenna Audio In (Rear) 2x USB 2.0 Audio/Video In (Side) 3 Please Note:AC Power Input (Rear) x1 close |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Picture in Picture (PIP) | Yes |
| Digital Media Slot | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi Ready |
| Menu Language | English, Spanish, French |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Tilt/Swivel |
Tilt: No Swivel: Yes, +20 / -20 |
| Wall Mountable | VESA 300 x 300 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
50 x 30.4 x 1.6" / 127.00 x 77.22 x 4.06 cm Without stand 50 x 31.5 x 12.5" / 127.00 x 80.01 x 31.75 cm With stand |
| Weight |
44.5 lb / 20.18 kg Without stand 56 lb / 25.40 kg With stand |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (5)
- Attractive (3)
- Good connections (3)
- Reduces glare (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming (3)
- Home theater (3)
- Movies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (4), Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
Cons
- White patches on screen, uneven blacks
Best Uses
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
1. Noticed that the screen had uneven blacks areas, white patches in different areas of the screen. The TV was a month out of warranty, but the service centre honoured the warranty and got the panel replaced (took more than a month for the parts to be delivered). Still noticed the white clouding/ patches on the screen. even after a new panel was installed. Have to take the TV back to the service centre for a Sony tech to assess. 2. Digital TV is distorted if a device connected via HDMI is switched left turned on.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- PIP impracticle
Best Uses
- Movies
- Video Games
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I do like the TV, the picture is great... But the PIP and Twin picture features aren't available with two HD inputs... Which is the only inputs we have... Making PIP unusable.
I've also noticed blur with most 3d movies. Either in foreground or background (It seems to be a problem having both clear) although I'm not sure if this is an issue specific to this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Best looking TV out there
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I am yet to experience such a beautiful picture - it is crisp and the 3d great and also very easy to use - we have it hooked up with a Psp as well as Sony amp and speakers - I would recommend this anyway and happy that my two months research paid off with good results
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I always believed Price Vs Quality but in this model you have a reasonable price tv with great great features
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Pros
- Best looking TV out there
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
- Poor Connection Options
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
The unit comes with lots of connections that don't work well. There is an issue with one of the HDMI ports and you will notice this only when you unfortunately used the 'defective' port. The audio is bad and if you call for service, Sony will manage to correct the issue on the second visit (read: third week). The VGA port's performance is also poor and it keeps displaying the the incompatible device error every everytime.
The same problem happens with the component port.
Don't buy, better to return your unit!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Best looking TV out there
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
- LED-backlit
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
Excellent product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reduced Glare
- Thin
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Business
- Home
- Home Theater
- Video Games
- Wall Mounting
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I purchased this to hang in the lobby of my office. I primarily wanted to use it as a digital billboard, so I needed it to play images and/or media files from a USB drive, which this model does.
The picture quality is excellent, and the ability to play a wide variety of media content from nothing more than a USB flash drive is pretty amazing. Photographs look excellent, as do graphic slides.
Given that my interest was in playing back media from a USB drive, I was a bit annoyed to discover that the media must be meticulously placed within a specific folder hierarchy for the monitor to be able to recognize files that it is capable of playing. This is an unnecessary complication. It also will not display JPEG files saved in Photoshop. So I have had to use a third party app to re-save image files. This glitch is annoying and pretty inexcusable, but I eventually figured out how to work around it.
The monitor hangs virtually flush against the wall on a wire picture hanger style flat panel mount. It looks gorgeous and very eye catching.
The matte screen finish is great, as it makes it viewable even with daylight coming into the room.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Good Remote Control
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
- LED-backlit
- Reduced Glare
Cons
- Not a true 240 Hz TV
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Video Games
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I use this TV currently in a brightly lit living room in a college apartment. It is great! Great picture quality for video games, movies and cable. I've noticed that standard definition TV is more grainy than normal but it is also being magnified on a 55" screen which is understandable. Casing is very sleek and does have distracting lights or labels. Screen is very light for the size and easy to maneuver. I have noticed that it sways a little bit when mounted on the stand but I would assume most users will be wall mounting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Blacks are a little dark
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Home Theater
- Internet TV
- Movies
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I researched TV's for about 18 months before deciding on the Sony. Samsung ran a very close 2nd in my choice. This TV has everything you could want, and the setup was very easy. Excellent picture resolution, the colors are dead on, especially skin colors. I'm a photographer and I was very concerned about colors. Took me 2 years and 4 computer monitors to finally get the colors right on my PC, but this TV was dead on right out of the box. My only gripe (and I learned that this is the case with most LCD TV's, is that the blacks are just a little too black in certain scenes, but I can live with that. Great TV!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-9
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
71%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (5)
- Attractive (3)
- Good connections (3)
- Reduces glare (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming (3)
- Home theater (3)
- Movies (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (4), Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-9
Pros
Cons
- White patches on screen, uneven blacks
Best Uses
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
1. Noticed that the screen had uneven blacks areas, white patches in different areas of the screen. The TV was a month out of warranty, but the service centre honoured the warranty and got the panel replaced (took more than a month for the parts to be delivered). Still noticed the white clouding/ patches on the screen. even after a new panel was installed. Have to take the TV back to the service centre for a Sony tech to assess. 2. Digital TV is distorted if a device connected via HDMI is switched left turned on.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
REVIEWED AT
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- PIP impracticle
Best Uses
- Movies
- Video Games
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I do like the TV, the picture is great... But the PIP and Twin picture features aren't available with two HD inputs... Which is the only inputs we have... Making PIP unusable.
I've also noticed blur with most 3d movies. Either in foreground or background (It seems to be a problem having both clear) although I'm not sure if this is an issue specific to this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Best looking TV out there
- Easy To Set Up
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I am yet to experience such a beautiful picture - it is crisp and the 3d great and also very easy to use - we have it hooked up with a Psp as well as Sony amp and speakers - I would recommend this anyway and happy that my two months research paid off with good results
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I always believed Price Vs Quality but in this model you have a reasonable price tv with great great features
REVIEWED AT
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Pros
- Best looking TV out there
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
- Poor Connection Options
- Poor Image Quality
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
The unit comes with lots of connections that don't work well. There is an issue with one of the HDMI ports and you will notice this only when you unfortunately used the 'defective' port. The audio is bad and if you call for service, Sony will manage to correct the issue on the second visit (read: third week). The VGA port's performance is also poor and it keeps displaying the the incompatible device error every everytime.
The same problem happens with the component port.
Don't buy, better to return your unit!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Best looking TV out there
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
- LED-backlit
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
Excellent product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reduced Glare
- Thin
Cons
- Difficult To Set Up
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Business
- Home
- Home Theater
- Video Games
- Wall Mounting
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I purchased this to hang in the lobby of my office. I primarily wanted to use it as a digital billboard, so I needed it to play images and/or media files from a USB drive, which this model does.
The picture quality is excellent, and the ability to play a wide variety of media content from nothing more than a USB flash drive is pretty amazing. Photographs look excellent, as do graphic slides.
Given that my interest was in playing back media from a USB drive, I was a bit annoyed to discover that the media must be meticulously placed within a specific folder hierarchy for the monitor to be able to recognize files that it is capable of playing. This is an unnecessary complication. It also will not display JPEG files saved in Photoshop. So I have had to use a third party app to re-save image files. This glitch is annoying and pretty inexcusable, but I eventually figured out how to work around it.
The monitor hangs virtually flush against the wall on a wire picture hanger style flat panel mount. It looks gorgeous and very eye catching.
The matte screen finish is great, as it makes it viewable even with daylight coming into the room.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Good Remote Control
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
- LED-backlit
- Reduced Glare
Cons
- Not a true 240 Hz TV
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Video Games
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I use this TV currently in a brightly lit living room in a college apartment. It is great! Great picture quality for video games, movies and cable. I've noticed that standard definition TV is more grainy than normal but it is also being magnified on a 55" screen which is understandable. Casing is very sleek and does have distracting lights or labels. Screen is very light for the size and easy to maneuver. I have noticed that it sways a little bit when mounted on the stand but I would assume most users will be wall mounting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Blacks are a little dark
Best Uses
- Attached to Computer
- Home Theater
- Internet TV
- Movies
Comments about Sony KDL55EX720 55" 3D LED TV:
I researched TV's for about 18 months before deciding on the Sony. Samsung ran a very close 2nd in my choice. This TV has everything you could want, and the setup was very easy. Excellent picture resolution, the colors are dead on, especially skin colors. I'm a photographer and I was very concerned about colors. Took me 2 years and 4 computer monitors to finally get the colors right on my PC, but this TV was dead on right out of the box. My only gripe (and I learned that this is the case with most LCD TV's, is that the blacks are just a little too black in certain scenes, but I can live with that. Great TV!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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